“On August 7, 2026, the historic Third Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh’s Shadyside neighborhood was struck by lightning during a severe morning storm.”
“…the blast sheared off roughly the top 5 feet of the spire’s decorative stone tip, which rained down as debris onto the steps below.”
CBSNews report about lightning strike (click link) Historic Landmark Third Presbyterian Church on corner of Fifth Avenue and Negley Avenue. Fortunately no one was injured from the falling stone pieces. The famous Tiffany windows were not damaged and services are still able to be held.
“The Building: The current striking Gothic Revival stone building was constructed between 1897 and 1903. The architect was T.P. Chandler. It features famous, highly valuable Tiffany stained-glass windows in the sanctuary. “
That is my church. Drive by 5th and Negley St. sometime and you can see it I spend a lot of time there helping out. We had a rummage sale yesterday.
I’m sorry I missed the sale! I’ve always loved the Christmas bazaar mouse ornaments and knit dishcloths
What a scary moment, but such a huge relief that nobody was hurt and those precious Tiffany windows remained completely intact! It takes incredible skill (and bravery!) for those artisans to work up on that spire. Fantastic coverage, Ruth! 🏛️⚡
Yes, terrific that no one was hurt. Thanks for your comment today.
Quite a story
Thanks looking today.
Thankful it could be repaired gcr
Yes. Fortunate.
But the most interesting feature of this building is that Hope and I met each other there in 1965. The beginning of a long road together.
That’s so wonderful.
Yikes! Thunderstorms have been vicious this year
Incredibly intense. You’re right!
I get dizzy just looking at the photo. dc
I believe it. Me too.